stay out
phrasal verb
stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.
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And Goodell is no longer content with merely reading off the names and then otherwise staying out of the way.
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Steve Buckley, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Additionally, multi-purpose, versatility garments are likely to stay out of the landfill for longer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
Despite staying out of the spotlight in recent years, Rob, 38, appeared in his older sister Kim’s 2025 Easter Instagram post.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Instead of throwing in the towel and walking away in defeat, Wyatt stayed out on the floor.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Steve Buckley, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Additionally, multi-purpose, versatility garments are likely to stay out of the landfill for longer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
Despite staying out of the spotlight in recent years, Rob, 38, appeared in his older sister Kim’s 2025 Easter Instagram post.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Instead of throwing in the towel and walking away in defeat, Wyatt stayed out on the floor.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay out
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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